US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records LP 1016Vee Jay Records VJLP-1016
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint, Mono
- Runout / matrix
60-1346Side A label
60-1347Side B label
L8OP-2583Side A label
L8OP-2584Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Kelley Great
by Wynton Kelly · 1960
26 pressings3 countriesHard BopJazz
Kelley Great was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Kelley Great
3 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 2 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Vee Jay Records VJSR-1016
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo
Japan
1960- Label and catalog number
- Top Rank International RANK-5038
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Japan | Top Rank International RANK-5038First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Vee Jay Records LP 1016 / Vee Jay Records VJLP-1016First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Misprint, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Vee Jay Records VJSR-1016First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Vee Jay Records SR 3004 / Vee Jay Records VJLP-3004LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | Top Rank 35-107 / Top Rank International 35-107LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Vee Jay Records VJLP-3004 / Vee Jay Records LP 3004LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Vee Jay Records VJLP-3004 / Vee Jay Records LPS 3004LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Vee Jay Records LP 3004 / Vee Jay Records LPS 3004LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | Japan | Vee Jay Records MJ-7123 / Vee Jay Records VEJ-7001LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Vee Jay Records JC-1LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Japan | Vee Jay Records UXP-67-JYLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Japan | Vee Jay Records ULS-1634-JYLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 1979 | Japan | Vee Jay Records ULS-1653-JYLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Vee Jay Records RJL-6001LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1981 | Japan | Vee Jay Records RJL-6001LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | Vee Jay Records RJL-2302LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| 1987 | Japan | Vee Jay Records 22YB-2001 / Fun House 22YB-2001LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | Vee Jay Records SGD-60 / Vee Jay Records VJ-1016LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Vee Jay Records MJ-7123 / Vee Jay Records VEJ-7001LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| ? | UK | Top Rank 35-107 / Top Rank International 35-107LP, Album, Misprint, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Misprint, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Vee Jay Records SR 3004LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Vee Jay Records VJLP-3004 / Vee Jay Records LPS 3004LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Vee Jay Records VJLP-3004LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Vee Jay International VJLP-3004 / Vee Jay Records LPS 3004LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Vee Jay Records SR 3004 / Vee Jay Records VJLP-3004LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Vee Jay Records VJLP-3004 / Vee Jay Records 60-1346LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Wrinkles8:05
- A2Mama "G"7:37
- B1June Night8:18
- B2What Know7:56
- B3Sydney3:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kelley Great are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Kelley Great are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1960 and 1991.
When was Kelley Great first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, Japan. One of them is Vee Jay Records LP 1016.
How do I tell if my copy of Kelley Great is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP 1016, VJSR-1016, RANK-5038) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 60-1346 and 60-1347. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kelley Great on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
